Special Notice Prior To Proceeding. Ada IRL-3000

Special Notice Prior To Proceeding

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You cannot run more than one ADA application at any one time.

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The Progada.exe (IRL-3000 Program) software is time sensitive with respect to the

IRL-3000. As such, the software and the IRL-3000 need to be in sync with each other to perform most any function. It is important, that the IRL-3000 receive power and be swtiched to the RS-232 mode prior to opnening the software program. Also, switching back and forth between Program Mode and ADA Mode, assists in synchronizing the software and hardware.

This will be further discussed under the following sections.

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The IRL-3000 program does not save the IR commands (.ir) for each job in a client file.

The client file (.ada) or component file (.irs) only contain place holders for were the IR files (.ir) can be found. Just like any map, these paths are very specific. Thus, prior to proceeding with the process of assembling component or client files, you will need to setup a series of folders and sub folders that you will be able to reference. Thus, as you proceed with the steps for capturing IR commands, you will be able to save them in the right locations, saving time and confusion later on.

ADA suggests setting up a folder in the IRL-3000 folder called IR codes. In this folder create a new folder for each brand (Sony, Pioneer, etc.) In each folder labeled for a particular brand, make a new folder for the model number of the devices you are using.

You can label these folders with either a model number or device type (DVD, VCR, etc.).

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Capturing IR Commands

Press the IRL-3000’s ADA/232 button so that the button is locked down in the RS-232 position.

Open the IRL-3000 Program as discussed in step 5 on the previous page.

Gather the remote controls you wish to capture and familiarize yourself with the buttons and their respective functions.

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If you have not yet done so, in your C drive, open the IRL-3000 folder. If one does not yet exist, create a new folder and label it IR codes. In this folder, create an new folder for each brand and in these folders, create new folders for each compoent. Keep the number of characters to eight when labeling folders.

Press the Learn IR button located at the bottom left of the window. A window will open instructing you to

“Aim remote control at IRL-3000 window and press button for 1 to 2 seconds.” At this time you will send the IR command for capture by the

IRL-3000. Again, only press the remotes button for one or two seconds. The software will continue to count down for a few more seconds after you release the button.

Towards the end of the count down, a “save as” window will open.

At this time, on the right of the Save As window, select the folder which contains the component specific folders you setup in step 4 and open it by double clicking on it. Then double click on the folder for the device that corresponds to this captured IR code. On the upper left of the Save

As window appears “*.ir”. Place your cursor behind the “*” and in front of the “.ir”. Backspace to delete the “*” and then type in an eight character name that describes this function. Then press OK.

You have now saved an IR Function File (.ir).

IR File

IR File

Again, press the Learn IR button and learn another command. Follow the instructions in Step 5 & 6 to learn as many commands as you need to. Note, that after you saved the first ir file, the Save As window shows a very long name: c:\ada\irl-3000\firstcode.ir

Actualy, this is simply the name and location of the previously saved file. Simply highlite everything other than the “.ir. and now type the name of the next function. Then press save.

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